Arrival in Isafjorður
Today, our road trip continues in the capital of the fjords, Ísafjörður, where we will stay for two days. Before that, we were advised this morning to hike just above the small town of Thingeyri: the Sandfell hike.
Afterwards, we plan to visit two other ports today: Flateyri and Suðureyri.
The Sandfell Hike
Just before reaching the village, there is a small parking area where you should park to start this hike. The trail ascends towards the mountain overlooking Thingeyri. The hike isn’t particularly difficult, but it does climb significantly, and you should allow about 1.5 hours to complete the 7 km round trip.
Along the way, you’ll see beautiful fields of lupines on the sides of the trail, and at the top, there is a viewpoint table describing the various fjords and surrounding villages. The 360° panoramic view is stunning despite the light cloud cover this morning; you overlook the village below and, on the other side, the green plain.
Note: We parked along Route 622, but it is possible to shorten the hike by about 2 km. You can park a bit higher up towards the trailhead.
At 10:30 a.m., we continue towards Flateyri, where we thoroughly enjoy strolling through the charming streets of this small village.
Just before noon, we head to Suðureyri and make a stop at the Fisherman Café, a good spot for lunch.
Arrival in Ísafjörður and Ísafjörður Panorama Hike
The weather is beautiful upon arriving in the lovely village of Ísafjörður. There is a nice hiking trail that starts from the town center and overlooks the village for a few kilometers, so we take advantage of this beautiful late afternoon to walk the trail amidst fields of lupines. The panorama of the village and the fjord is superb. After walking a few kilometers, we head back towards the center to spend the evening.
The town center is also very pleasant, and we easily find a place to have dinner in the center.
